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Apr 2024
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Why is Israel targeting Al Jazeera?

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Al Jazeera targeted. Benjamin Netanyahu says the network will no longer broadcast from Israel because it threatens national security. The channel says that's inflammatory slander. What's really behind the ban? And what does it mean for Israel's war on Gaza?

In this episode:

  • Irene Khan, United Nations Special Rapporteur.
  • Mansour Shouman, Gazan Aid Activist.
  • Daniel Levy, President, U.S./Middle East Project.

Host: Hashem Ahelbarra

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